Tag: Sonepur

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Overall flood situation improving in Odisha; 5 gates of Hirakud dam open

Bhubaneswar: There has been a substantial improvement in the overall flood situation in several parts of Odisha even though cooked food is being provided to over 22,000 people in Bolangir and Sonepur districts through free kitchens. The water level of major rivers is also on a receding trend, informed deputy relief commissioner, Prabhat Mohapatra. Three […]

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
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4 Days After Flood Water Receded, Affected Odisha Villagers Await Govt Aid

Sonepur: Heavy rain and subsequent flooding in river Nibruti that damaged the houses and destroyed crops in Narda village under Tarbha Tehsil of Sonepur district have thrown life out of gear for the villagers. However, no help has reached these villagers even though it has been four days since water receded. Losing all hope villagers […]

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
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Irate Odisha villagers plant paddy saplings on kutcha road

Sonepur: Angered over lack of proper roads, the villagers of Tileimal under Binika block in Sonepur district protested in a novel way today by planting paddy saplings on the kutcha approach road connecting the village. As per reports, Tileimal is located just four kilometres away from the main road and apart from connecting Tileimal; the […]

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
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‘Repeated’ Loot From Odisha Temple Raises Concerns

Sonepur: Unidentified miscreants reportedly looted valuables worth lakhs from Maa Sureswari temple in Sonepur town of Subarnapur district late last night. Sources said robbers entered the temple by breaking open the lock of the entrance door and decamped with cash and gold jewellery kept in the donation box of the temple. The matter came to […]

  • Monday, 26 April 2021
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Heavy Rain Batters Sonepur; Triggers Flood-Like Situation

Sonepur: With the intensification of a low pressure area over Bay of Bengal, incessant and heavy rainfall lashed many parts of Odisha including Sonepur where excess rainwater has triggered a flood-like situation on Wednesday. Several areas in Birmaharajpur, Ulunda and Sonepur blocks of the district have been marooned by floodwater hitting normal life. Vehicular communication […]

  • Monday, 26 April 2021
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Group Clash During Ganesh Idol Immersion Ceremony Leaves 15 Injured In Sonepur

Sonepur: As many as 15 persons, including women and children were injured in a group clash that erupted during Ganesh idol immersion ceremony at Tikiripada village under Birmaharajpur police limits of the district on Wednesday. A minor verbal exchange between some youths of Tikiripada village and members of Jyoti Youth Club of Gandhipada village turned […]

  • Monday, 26 April 2021
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Odisha Farmer Sets Crop On Fire

Sonepur: Dejected over extensive losses, a farmer of Chulimal village in Binika area of Sonepur district set his crop on fire on Wednesday. The farmer Mahadev Bhoi took the extreme step after crops were damaged due to lack of irrigation. As per reports, Bhoi had opted for lift irrigation because of lack of rainfall in […]

  • Friday, 23 April 2021
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Age Doesn't Matter! Septuagenarian Ties Knot In Odisha

Sonepur: Someone has rightly said that marriages are made in heaven and worked out on earth. Proving this adage, a 75-year-old man from Arda Village under Tarabha block of Sonepur district walked down the aisle with a woman (Mili-Name Changed) almost less than half his age. As per reports, one Debarchana Mendali, aged 75 years […]

  • Friday, 23 April 2021
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Ganja Peddler Nabbed After Car Overturns In Odisha

Sonepur: The Excise department officials on Thursday managed to nab a ganja smuggler in Binika area after the car in which he was travelling skidded-off road and plunged into a canal. Earlier, a team led by excise superintendent Samuel Hika tried to intercept the car after getting information that ganja (dry cannabis) was being illegally […]

  • Thursday, 22 April 2021
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Viral Video: Odisha School Teacher Suspended For Talking Over Phone In Class!

Sonepur: A teacher of Tebhapadar Upper Primary School here has landed himself in trouble after a video purportedly showing him talking over mobile phone during class hours went viral on social media. Hours after the news was telecast, Block Education Officer (BEO) of Birmaharajpur suspended the accused teacher Muralidhar Sahu. Surprisingly, the concerned UP school […]

  • Thursday, 22 April 2021
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Bizarre! Auto Rickshaw Driver In Odisha 'Fined For Not Wearing Helmet'

Sonepur: Bizarre as it may sound, but an auto driver was fined in Sonepur for not wearing a helmet. As per reports, one Ram Banchhor of Nilabandhapara in Bargarh, who owns an auto rickshaw bearing registration number of OR-17H-5743 was fined Rs 6,000 by Sonepur RTO for not wearing a helmet and using mobile phone […]

  • Thursday, 22 April 2021
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Sonepur Elephant Poaching Case: Two More Accused Arrested, Tusks Recovered

Sonepur: Forest department officials on Saturday arrested two more persons for their alleged involvement in the 2019 elephant poaching case in Sonepur. The accused have been identified as Suresh Karna and Kalia Karna of Meghanand village in the district. Moreover, two tusks weighing nearly 3 kg have also been recovered from their possession. According to […]

  • Tuesday, 20 April 2021
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Odisha Teachers Receive Applause For Their Unique Style Of Tutorial

Sonepur: Teaching could be a challenging job, but, two teachers of Binika block under Sonepur district have carved a niche for themselves in introducing unique styles in imparting lessons to students. Their initiative has been appreciated by students and others. As per reports, one Dhanwantari Narayan Bisi of Arigaon School in Binika block uses certain […]

  • Monday, 19 April 2021
Accident
3 Killed, 12 Injured In Two Separate Road Mishaps In Odisha

Sonepur/Kalahandi: At least three persons died while 13 others including women sustained injuries in two separate road mishaps in Sonepur and Kalahandi district Friday night. According to sources, Tejraj Bag and Uttam Dangria of Khemalaya village under Ulunda police limits of Sonepur district were killed after the pickup van in which they were travelling along […]

  • Monday, 19 April 2021
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After Man Dies Of Covid-19, Wife Attempts To Kill Self In Odisha

Sonepur: In a tragic incident, wife of a 26-year-old man from Rugudipali village in the district reportedly attempted suicide after her husband died of Covid-19 on Friday. The woman has…

  • Friday, 16 April 2021
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